Microwave Minestrone

  Lunch

"This hearty soup is packed with vegetables and pasta," "By the time I set the table, it's ready."

Microwave Minestrone

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup each sliced carrots, celery and zucchini
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow pepper and onion. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
  • 2. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 9-11 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 220 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein.

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